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Melbourne: Madison Keys of the United States upset two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 in the Australian Open final on Saturday night to collect her first Grand Slam title at age 29. ...

Hamas released four young female Israeli soldiers on Saturday after more than 15 months in captivity. The release of the four comes days into a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and is part of a long and uncertain process aimed at eventually ending the war. ...

In a recent development, Israel has taken a firm stance on the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. The Israeli government has declared that Palestinians will not be allowed to return to northern Gaza until Arbel Yehoud, one of the hostages, is released. ...

Voters should have the resolve to rise above narrow-mindedness, discrimination, and inducements while exercising their franchise, besides having faith in democracy, President Droupadi Murmu said on Saturday. Enlightened voters make democracy stronger, she asserted while addressing a 15th National Voters' Day event in the national capital. ...

The recently concluded international cricket tournament showcased some outstanding talent from around the world. The standout performers from other nations to make the line-up were Australian marauder Travis Head, England's Phil Salt, Pakistan's Babar Azam, West Indies' Nicholas Pooran, Zimbabwe's Sikandar Raza, Afghanistan's Rashid Khan, and Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga. ...

TEL AVIV — Four Israeli female soldiers were released by Hamas in Gaza City on Saturday morning, marking the start of a second week of a protracted ceasefire and hostage release deal that has halted 15 months of fighting and delivered Hamas a new platform to project optics of power. ...

Hamas released four Israeli women soldiers following nearly 16 months of captivity in Gaza. The hostages—IDF soldiers Liri Albag, 19; Daniella Gilboa, 20; Karina Ariev, 20; and Naama Levy, 20—were among seven female soldiers abducted from the Nahal Oz base during Hamas’ brutal attack on October 7, 2023, which claimed the lives of over 1,200 people. ...

Indian captain Rohit Sharma, all-rounder Hardik Pandya, and star fast bowlers Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah were on Saturday, January 25, included in the ICC Men’s T20I Team of the Year 2024. Rohit top-scored for India in the T20 World Cup 2024 and played a big role in helping the Men in Blue end their 17-year-long wait for a second T20 world title. ...

An individual recently sparked a heated debate by claiming that Bengaluru was off-limits to people from North India and neighboring states who were unwilling to learn Kannada. The user stated that those who did not respect the local language and culture had no place in the city. ...

He reflected on his path to fame on the app, being an ambassador for Ireland online, and shared his opinion on the flip-flopping TikTok ban earlier this week. He also spoke with host Patrick Kielty about how much his life has changed, having suffered with agoraphobia. ...

On Saturday at 3:07 a.m. EST a winter weather advisory was issued by the National Weather Service valid from 7 p.m. EST until Sunday 7 a.m. EST for Alger and Luce counties. ...

New Delhi, Jan 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Saturday. PM Modi extended a warm welcome to Prabowo Subianto at the Hyderabad House. The two leaders warmly greeted each other and shook hands before proceeding for the meeting. ...

Lahore: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Saturday announced the schedule for the tri-nation ODI series, featuring New Zealand, South Africa and host Pakistan ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy. ...

Star Indian opening batter Smriti Mandhana, wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh, and all-rounder Deepti Sharma have been recognized for their outstanding performances in T20 cricket by being named in the ICC Women’s T20I Team of the Year 2024. This prestigious honor highlights their contributions to the sport and their excellence on the field. ...

MENDHAR/POONCH, Jan 25: A record room at Mendhar sub-district hospital complex in Jammu and Kashnir’s Poonch district was damaged in a fire on Saturday, officials said. ...

Kollam: A man has been arrested for pronouncing triple talaq to his wife over the phone, police said on Saturday. Abdul Basith, a native of Mynagappally in Kollam district, was arrested two days ago and remanded to judicial custody for 14 days, they said. ...

Comedian Kapil Sharma is back with the sequel to his 2015 hit film Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon. The shooting has started in Mumbai, with the second installment officially going on floors. Directed by Anukalp Goswami, the film is produced by Ratan Jain, Ganesh Jain, and Abbas-Mustan under Venus Worldwide Entertainment in association with Abbas Mustan Film Production. ...

SRINAGAR, Jan 25 : The trial run of the first Vande Bharat Express train from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Railway Station, Katra, to Budgam has been successfully completed, railway officials said. Officials said that one-way trial run of the Vande Bharat Express train was completed today. “The train arrived in the Jammu Division on Friday and reached Srinagar today.” ...

Hyderabad: A day after announcing his decision to quit active politics, Vijayasai Reddy has submitted his resignation as a Rajya Sabha member. On Saturday, he met with Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and handed over his resignation letter. ...

In a shocking turn of events on Friday evening, Harbilas Singh Rajjumajra, a prominent Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader from Ambala, Haryana, was shot dead by armed assailants in Naraingarh. Rajjumajra was reportedly traveling in his car with two friends, Puneet and Gugal, when the attack occurred. Puneet also sustained gunshot wounds but is said to be out of danger. ...

The irresistible force of Aryna Sabalenka meets the unbreakable spirit of Madison Keys in an Australian Open women's singles final on Saturday. ...

COLOMBO: Former Sri Lankan president Mahinda Rajapaksa's son Yoshitha Rajapaksa was arrested by police on Saturday on corruption charges in a property purchase case. ...

US Border Czar Tom Homan on Friday responded to Pope Francis' criticism of President Donald Trump’s deportation policies. Homan, speaking candidly during a televised interview, fired back at the Vatican's leader, accusing him of hypocrisy. ...

The Delhi High Court has issued a notice in response to an Intervention Application (IA) seeking permission for the transplantation of 26 trees within the Supreme Court premises. ...

25 JAN 2025 8:37AM by PIB Delhi GALLANTRY MEDALS The Medal for Gallantry (GM) is awarded to Police Service-78 and Fire Service-17 personnel for acts of bravery in saving lives, preventing crimes, and arresting criminals. ...